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The remodeling of the scar may take many months after abdominoplasty. As long as this biologic activity continues the patient may experience itching. Scratching will only aggravate the situation.
It is normal to experience some itching, specially under incisions because the scarring process last for a long time. Massage it with oil and the fibrosis tissue will be softer and itching better.Dr. Cardenas
Is not normal. It might be a dermatitis or simply dry skin itching.I suggest you to try some moisturizer first before consulting a dermatologist.
This itching may be normal as long as it is not associated with a keloid type scar. If it is causing your daily distress have your plastic surgeon check it out.
Maybe injection of long acting local anesthesia, marcaine, would break the itching cycle. Other wise ONLY IN PERSON examination and testing would allow a treatment plan.
An in person exam is needed for treatment. The nerves are still growing back, so itching is normal. Follow up with your Plastic Surgeon to confirm you are healing normally. Best wishes!
It is normal to experience some kind of pain in the pubic area because the swelling will go down just because of gravity.So, just wear your garment, wear full, mild tight panties and rest with your legs up.You will be feeling better in couple of weeks.Dr. Cardenas
Hello Bene40-Keloids don't usually occur around the belly button, but hypertrophic scars can occur. These scars are usually easily treated with a little Kenalog injection. If you get a tummy tuck, a bit of a hypertrophic scar may again occur, but just make sure that you and your plastic surgeon...
Typically after a tummy tuck you will have pain that lasts about 5 days - when you use your stomach muscles, e.g.when sitting up.At rest, you don't hurt.Most women feel the few days of pain is a good trade for the result.Today, combining post-operative ibuprofen and ice packs with small doses of...
